Breaking Athletes Elmamouny and Billy Secure Olympic Quotas at the African Championships

Breaking athletes B-Girl Elmamouny and B-Boy Billy have emerged victorious at the 2023 African Breaking Championships, earning themselves the coveted Olympic quotas for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Moroccan breaking and sets the stage for their participation in the first-ever Olympic breaking event.

Elmamouny Seizes the Title in the Women’s Final

In a thrilling final held at the Mohamed V Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, Elmamouny showcased her exceptional breaking skills and triumphed over South Africa’s Midian Leah. The intense battle concluded with Elmamouny claiming a 2-1 victory, securing the gold medal and the Olympic quota.

Billy Prevails in the Men’s Final

The men’s final witnessed a captivating clash between two Moroccan B-Boys, Billy and Tawfiq. Both competitors demonstrated remarkable talent, each winning a round. However, it was Billy who emerged victorious in the decisive third round, securing his place at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Maessone and Chakib Secure Bronze Medals

Prior to the finals, the battle for the bronze medals took place. Algerian B-Girl Maessone emerged triumphant over Moroccan B-Girl Alma in a closely contested match, securing the bronze medal with a 2-1 score. In the men’s bronze medal match, B-Boy Chakib claimed victory in an all-Algerian showdown against his compatriot B-Boy Zoo, concluding the match with a 2-1 score.

Olympic Quotas Yet to be Awarded

While Elmamouny and Billy have secured their Olympic quotas, more opportunities for qualification remain. Throughout the summer, continental competitions, including the European Games in Cracow, Poland (21 June - 2 July), the Asian Games in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China (23 September - 8 October), and the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile (20 October - 5 November), will allocate Olympic quotas in each gender category. Athletes from various regions will have the chance to earn their place at the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympics.